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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Flora Garcia, Commission Reporter
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05(H)
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Audrey Edmonson convened the meeting at 5:07 p.m. and observed a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. She established the protocol rules for public speakers to allow two (2) minutes per speaker.
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
In addition to the members of the Board and the Honorable Mayor, the following staff members were also present:
- Deputy Mayors Edward Marquez and Jennifer Moon
- Successor County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan
- Commission Auditor Adeyinka �Yinka� Majekodunmi
- Acting Director Melissa Adames and Deputy Clerk Flora Garcia
SETTING OF THE AGENDA
Successor County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan announced the Board of County Commissioners would conduct at today�s meeting a public hearing, adopt millage rates, set fees, rates, and other charges, and adopt Miami-Dade County�s final budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21.
Chairwoman Audrey Edmonson opened the public hearing for all ordinances listed in today�s printed agenda, and the following persons appeared before the Board to voice their concerns and express their views:
1. Ms. Abby Neufeld, Girl Scouts Troop 924
2. Ms. Zoe Milekus, Girl Scouts Troop 924
3. Ms. Kassandra Seldin, Girl Scouts Troop 924
4. Ms. Valentina Pedon, Girl Scouts Troop 924
5. Ms. Susan Corey (no address)
6. Mr. Adrian Madris, 1990 NW 4 Court. Miami, Florida
7. Ms. Katherine Hadleston (phonetic), 978 NW 3 Street, Miami, Florida
8. Ms. Alana Greer, 3000 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida
9. Mr. Albert Fernandez, 1015 NW 14 Street, Miami, Florida
10. Ms. Elissa Farina, 111 East Flagler Street, Miami, Florida
11. Mr. Carlos Herrera, 1717 Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida
12. Ms. Amy Morales, 995 SW 14 Avenue, Miami, Florida
13. Ms. Ann Castro, 33133 (no address)
14. Ms. Annak Yoda (phonetic-no address)
15. Ms. Rhianna Palasolo, 11200 SW 8 Street, Miami, Florida
16. Ms. Reggit Lemus (phonetic), 2103 Coral Way, Miami, Florida
17. Mr. Camilo Mejia, 3482 Furlough Avenue, Miami, Florida
18. Mr. Casey Dresbach, 2103 Coral Way, Miami, Florida
19. Ms. Katherine McPherson, 250 NE Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida
20. Mr. Chris Garcia Wilde, 543 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
21. Ms. Danielle Goodman, 43 NW 85 Street, Miami, Florida
22. Mr. Daniel Gallegos (no address)
23. Mr. Daniel Padilla-Ochoa, 234 Antigua Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida
24. Ms. Daniela Molina, 15840 SW 143 Avenue, Miami, Florida
25. Ms. Diane Lockwood (no address)
26. Mr. Aaron Stover, Bal Harbour, Florida
27. Dr. Marie Fleur (phonetic-no address)
28. Ms. Ella Fais, 2001 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida
29. Mr. Erick Afanghain (phonetic-no address)
30. Ms. Faye Choran, 615 Herring Avenue, Opa-Locka, Florida
31. Mr. Felipe de Sosa (no address)
32. Mr. Franklin Deloria, 5007 SW 144 Court, Miami, Florida
33. Mr. Gilbert Placeres, 600 NE 36 Street, Miami, Florida
34. Ms. Gwendolyn Snyder, 1585 Albenga Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida
35. Mr. Indigo Martinez (no address)
36. Mr. Jared Simon, 335 Harbor Lane, Key Biscayne, Florida
37. Mr. John Paul Mejia, 14951 Royal Oaks Lane, Miami, Florida
38. Mr. Jose Dominguez, 3030 NW 31 Street, Miami, Florida
39. Mr. Carlos Reyes, 600 NE 34 Street, Miami, Florida
40. Ms. Kayla Hauge, 2103 Coral Way, Miami, Florida
41. Ms. Keisha Gabbidon, 2250 NW 63 Street, Miami, Florida
42. Ms. Lina Humen (phonetic), 662 Hernando Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida
43. Ms. Alexandra Arrecinbia (no address)
44. Mr. Leonardo Gilbert, 3650 NW 36 Street, Miami, Florida
45. Ms. Leah Orta (phonetic-no address)
46. Mr. Mackensie Marcelin, 1444 NW 14 Avenue, Miami, Florida
47. Ms. Mayra Ragsdale (no address)
48. Ms. Mayra Cruz, 150 SW 10 Street, Miami, Florida
49. Ms. Heather Moylan, 35055 SW 214 Avenue, Homestead, Florida
50. Ms. Melissa Crosskey, 750 NE 64 Street, Miami, Florida
51. Mr. Morgan Geanolan (phonetic), 5833 SW 62 Street, South Miami, Florida
52. Ms. Morgan Murphy, 21255 NE 8 Place, Miami, Florida
53. Ms. Natacha Estevez (no address)
54. Mr. Nate Smith (phonetic-no address)
55. Mr. Nicholas Martinez, 5130 NW 79 Avenue, Miami, Florida
56. Ms. Rachel Lillibaum 5750 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
57. Mr. Christopher Segarra, 10194 SW 139 Place, Miami, Florida
58. Ms. Rachel Prestipino, 1818 SW 1 Avenue, Miami, Florida
59. Mr. Ray Bonachea, 5430 W 14 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida
60. Mr. Reynaldo Yin (phonetic-no address)
61. Mr. Santiago Rivera, 1390 SW 11 Avenue, Miami, Florida
62. Ms. Sandra Denis, 745 NW 55 Street, Miami, Florida
63. Ms. Shabnam Khalili, 690 SW 1 Court, Miami, Florida
64. Ms. Sharon Frazier, 6324 NE 1 Place, Miami, Florida
65. Mr. Thomas Lamarco, 19735 East Lake Drive, Miami, Florida
66. Ms. Vanessa Gomez (inaudible address)
67. Ms. Vivian Belzagay, 694 NE 88 Street, Miami, Florida
68. Ms. Yanellis Valdes, 1600 NE 1 Avenue, Miami, Florida
69. Ms. Zelalem Adefris (phonetic), 1236 Drexel Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
Hearing no other member of the public wishing to speak, Chairwoman Edmonson closed the public hearing.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ITEMS
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Report
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INFORMATION FOR SECOND BUDGET HEARING - FY 2020-21 PROPOSED BUDGET(Mayor)
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Presented
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REPORT:
Mayor Carlos Gimenez presented the Mayor�s budget message and provided an overview of Miami-Dade County�s proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21. He stated the proposed budget had been prepared with a responsible, policy-oriented focus, and necessary expense-oriented management emphasis while focusing on three (3) main goals: no tax rate increases, no service reductions, and no layoffs. He advised the residential solid waste fee remained flat while water and sewer rate adjustments were developed in tiers and included to ensure the baseline infrastructure was supported and avoid residential clients with the highest sensitivity to poverty experience an increase in the water bills. He noted the proposed fee rates supported projects required to meet the federally-mandated Consent Decree, ocean outfall legislation, and infrastructure expansion.
Mayor Gimenez advised the proposed recommendations included funding for the position of Chief Bay Officer and staff support for that position to place an increased focus on Biscayne Bay and the impact on the bay�s ecological system. He recommended reserve funds be maintained in place with recurring services costs sustained at current levels since an economic downfall was expected for FY2021-22. He reviewed the various areas of focus on the proposed budget and the proposed guidelines to control and rebound the economy.
Mayor Gimenez pointed out the proposed budget also included funding recommendations for the following items:
1. to recruit additional police officers and firefighters;
2. to increase library hours and materials;
3. to complete the Ludlam Trail project;
4. to build a new domestic violence shelter;
5. to stabilize funding for community-based organizations (CBOs) and cultural programs;
6. to purchase new cranes for the Seaport;
7. to provide in-kind support and funding for events promoting tourism to South Florida;
8. to provide over $265 million for affordable housing with $117 million designated to sixty four (64) projects, $50 million made available for new projects, and $50 million made available for the new first time home buyers guaranteed loan program; and provide the Affordable Housing Trust Fund with a balance of more than $17 million by the end of FY 2019-20;
9. to continue the summer internship program; and
10. to continue the Miami-Dade parks programs such as Fit-To-Learn and Fit-To-Play.
Mayor Gimenez advised the jail population had been reduced by more than fifty percent (50%), from a high of 7,000 inmates in custody in 1998, as a direct consequence of several diversion programs including the Court�s diversion programs currently in place. He advised proper funding of law enforcement was a critical priority for this community, and stated he would be unsupportive of defunding law enforcement.
Mayor Gimenez explained the budgetary problems that might be encountered by the County in future years with maintaining existing programs and facilities. He stated the proposed budget was strong, and it was developed under a challenging environment while the budget for FY2021-22 may represent a bigger challenge than this year�s budget. He emphasized Miami-Dade County must continue to be a safe community with accessible and affordable housing, provide a cost-effective mode of transportation, offer great job options and enjoyable recreation and cultural opportunities, offer a strong infrastructure to support continued growth, and continue to provide critical services to our residents, particularly during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its aftermath.
Mayor Gimenez commended the members of the Board and all County employees for the services provided to all of Miami-Dade County�s residents and for monitoring all activities under strenuous conditions.
Upon conclusion of the Mayor�s message, Chairwoman Edmonson opened the floor for discussion.
Vice Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa commended the members of the Board and all those persons involved in the preparation of this proposed budget. In response to Vice Chairwoman Sosa�s questions, Deputy Mayor Jennifer Moon clarified the water and sewer adjusted rate tiers were established to ensure homes with the highest occurrence of low income would experience the lowest increases and to ensure the users of the water were paying to support the infrastructure in place and only for their marginal use of the water. She stated the rate increase was necessary to fund the debt service to have these projects done.
Discussion ensued between Vice Chairwoman Sosa and Deputy Mayor Moon regarding the reasons for increasing the water and sewer rates.
Vice Chairwoman Sosa commended all of the members of the Biscayne Bay Task Force for their work. She recommended the position of Chief Bay Officer be placed directly under the Mayor�s jurisdiction with the Board of County Commissioners being the ultimate decision-maker to avoid bureaucracy and better address the emergencies of the County.
Vice Chairwoman Sosa recommended the County revisit the coordination of septic tank conversion projects within the municipalities.
Discussion ensued between Vice Chairwoman Sosa and Mayor Gimenez regarding the funding allocations contained in the proposed budget for public safety, public works, and waste collection.
Discussion ensued between Vice Chairwoman Sosa and Mayor Gimenez regarding how the new jail facility would be funded.
Mayor Gimenez advised the Table of Organization (TO) could be changed to reflect the Chief Bay Officer directly under the Mayor�s jurisdiction because there was a need to implement many solutions in conjunction with other partners such as the Army Corps of Engineers and State.
Mayor Gimenez stated he had considered the opinions of people that had called regarding the evictions process, and that a moratorium was placed on evictions to have the evictions policy revisited and ensure the County�s policy was consistent with the State�s policy. He pointed out evictions were being reviewed on a case by case basis, and only people in the process before COVID-19 or who had caused destruction would be evicted; and currently, evictions caused by COVID-19 would not be carried.
Chairwoman Audrey Edmonson asked the County Administration to carefully review the eviction policy taking into consideration its effect on landlords dependent on the collection of rent to pay the rental property mortgage.
Commissioner Jose �Pepe� Diaz expressed his concerns for the safety issue of elderly residents if law enforcement were to be defunded and commended Ms. Moon in the manner in which the proposed budget was prepared to ensure all issues of concern were funded.
Discussion ensued between Commissioner Diaz and Ms. Moon regarding the number of Town Hall Zoom meetings held before the budget preparation and the number of public attendees at each of the meetings.
Commissioner Diaz expressed concern regarding next year�s budget and the need to continue reducing expenditures, of which the proposed budget reflected that perspective. He stated that he considered keeping the police department fully manned an important issue, and he expressed his support for the opening of new fire stations. He recommended the position of Chief Bay Officer be initially placed directly under the Mayor�s jurisdiction to provide the necessary visibility needed, with the position being reassigned at a later time to a deputy mayor.
Commissioner Diaz congratulated Mayor Gimenez for his innovative funding recommendation for the renovations of the jail facility, and he pointed out the federal government had almost imposed a federal Consent Decree on the County in 2013 due to the condition of the facility. He stated the proposed budget represented an excellent budget moving forward.
Commissioner Eileen Higgins commented on the issue of affordable housing and noted affordable housing projects were not being expedited, even though the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (AHTFB) was well-intended. She advised considerable funding was available for the Public Housing Community Development (PHCD) Department to develop affordable housing. She stated she was committed to working with the AHTFB and Director Michael Liu, PHCD, to have these projects expedited, noting only $17 million had been spent to date. She pointed out there was a need to establish an accelerated process, including a permitting process, use of available funds and establishing affordable housing solutions.
Commissioner Higgins noted there was also a need to have additional grant funds released due to the effect of the pandemic and wished to inform the public about the $5 million being placed into the rental assistance program from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Commissioner Higgins recommended that any funds which remained available from the CARES Act be transferred to the rental assistance program; and she noted the States� funds would be activated and added to the rental assistance program and could be used for mortgages.
Commissioner Higgins emphasized the need to have the position of Chief Bay Officer report directly to the Mayor in a very senior status due to the direct economic impact of the Bay. She also commented on the need to provide adequate services, particularly police and fire, in the south and west areas due to the impact of population growth.
Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava thanked everyone that had taken the time to study the proposed budget since it was the essential policy document of government. She stated that while she supported the proposed budget because it maintained basic services, had no tax increases, no employee layoffs; she felt it was not visionary and future-oriented. She stated she would be voting today to prevent employee layoffs, protect taxpayers, ensure families were not harmed, invest in affordable housing, address issues in Biscayne Bay, and avoid service cutbacks.
Commissioner Levine Cava stated tourism and State funds were not coming back rapidly; therefore, the County should continue to aggressively pursue the Congressional Delegation to continue providing financial assistance. She also stated budget projections were inadequate based on conversations she had with economic experts, and it needed to be revisited to identify and reduce unnecessary expenditures and that projects needed reprioritizing to identify efficiencies and better planning for next fiscal year.
Commissioner Levine Cava stated the proposed budget failed to adequately reflect the County�s economic and health crisis, pointing out the County needed a recovery budget that invested in local businesses, create jobs, and provide prevention services.
Commissioner Levine Cava made the following budget recommendations:
- the relocation of departments;
- the consolidation of real estate;
- the postponement of certain capital projects;
- the reduction of certain discretionary traveling and purchasing expenditures;
- the placement of the position of Chief Bay Officer directly under the Mayor�s jurisdiction and require a testing report and report card on the Bay;
- full funding of safety and law enforcement departments to ensure sufficient resources would be provided to work in collaboration with the communities;
- provide critical social services to help prevent incarceration;
- investment in communities to ensure adequate services in the areas of public safety,; housing, social services, and police patrolling were provided; and
- alternative opportunities to incarceration as well as other opportunities that would help the community.
Commissioner Javier D. Souto commended those persons who had listened to and participated in all budget meetings and discussions, and thanked Mayor Gimenez and Deputy Mayor Moon for their collaboration in the preparation of the proposed budget. He emphasized the need to continue to provide full support for park maintenance, adequate resources and training to law enforcement, enforcement of illegal dumping, connectivity improvements, improvement of the circulator system and trollies, and the exploration of various modes of transportation.
Commissioner Souto advised the mental health system needed to be reviewed and revamped, and he asked whether it was feasible to establish mobile mental health services for all neighborhoods within the 13 County Commission districts. He commented he was very involved with Miami International Airport (MIA) and PortMiami in the efforts to expand County business within those two (2) entities.
Commissioner Jean Monestime stated the proposed budget was a missed opportunity-oriented budget, with a safe perspective, and had no investments included to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. He noted it was the most politically correct and safe budget the County Commission would ever approve to avoid employee layoffs, maintain reserves, provide financial security, and be able to hire a new Chief Bay Officer, noting the strategy would make the development of subsequent budgets more difficult. He commented on the community�s need of substantial assistance due to unemployment caused by COVID-19, the housing crisis that existed before the virus, the mass transportation quest, and the number of evictions.
Following a brief discussion between Commissioner Joe Martinez and Mayor Gimenez regarding the Board�s ability to make budgetary changes and the Board�s ability to set a higher millage rate, Commissioner Martinez stated the County had a shortage of police officers and the community needed increased police patrolling services.
Mayor Gimenez stated the County�s budget was just a planning document that was adjusted throughout the year as the Board realized and faced economic changes, and that it only set forth financial recommendations since the Board made the ultimate decision.
Commissioner Xavier L. Suarez spoke on behalf of Ms. Alejandra Rondon, 3309 William Avenue, Miami, Florida, a citizen who had been unable to sign up to speak during the public hearing. He read a statement from Ms. Rondon regarding the County�s 911 services, outdated public safety model, her objections to the funding of the jail facility renovations, objections to increasing the number of law enforcement officers, and the need for less inequality.
Commissioner Sally A. Heyman stated budgetary priorities were set forth as policies established at committee meetings throughout the fiscal year, and the top funding priorities were public safety and affordable housing. She noted the funding priorities of affordable housing, healthcare, transportation, elder care and feeding, environmental issues, and bay-related concerns to include the responsibility of adjacent municipalities had already been addressed. She pointed out the proposed budget met the County�s basic needs, and it had been a difficult budget to prepare; but all issues were weighted out and taxes remained at the same level while meeting the County�s basic needs of safety, health, water, trash pickup in a very large, diverse, and growing community. She stated she was well aware of the current financial difficulties, and she supported the proposed budget since it was a sound and accurate budget. She advised the public�s concerns were heard and necessary adjustments would be made accordingly.
Pursuant to Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr.�s questions regarding the impact of COVID-19 on future budgets and information used to make budgetary estimates and forecasts, Deputy Mayor Moon advised the Property Appraiser provided information relating to property values and projections; and the five-year forecast indicated the County�s tax rolls would have very little growth and assumed growth in new construction. She noted commercial and homestead exemption properties would lose value in the tax rolls. She provided an overview regarding the data used to arrive at the revenue projections and how those projections were calculated. She advised following fiscal year budgets would be impacted.
Pursuant to Commissioner Bovo�s questions, Deputy Mayor Moon responded the Board had allocated $5 million from the CARES Act funds to the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) to promote tourism in South Florida; and if the program was successful, it would generate additional bed tax dollars above the anticipated estimates in the proposed budget, which could be infused back into the GMCVB�s program to promote other tourism areas. She advised the
Mayor had indicated other activities were being promoted at the airport to offset changes in tourism and that other tourism opportunities were under review.
Discussion ensued between Commissioner Bovo and Deputy Mayor Moon regarding the activities of the cruise lines and the expected date the industry would be able to reopen its operations.
Discussion ensued between Commissioner Bovo and Mayor Gimenez regarding the effects of COVID-19 on the cruise industry.
Commissioner Bovo advised the proposed budget was a bridge to survive the County�s current financial situation. He stated the budget needed to be prepared in a manner that would stimulate the economy without the need to use federal government funding to prevent unintended, negative financial consequences for the County by creating programs that would require property tax dollars to maintain and operate. He commended County employees for their hard work through hard times. He spoke regarding investing in security and safety, providing upward mobility, economic opportunities, and jobs; and he stated the defunding of law enforcement was an unsuitable action for this community.
Chairwoman Edmonson thanked the Mayor and Ms. Moon as well as the entire County Administration and her colleagues for their thorough work on the County�s budget that addressed the critical needs of our County while maintaining services, safety, and quality of life for all of our residents, despite the many financial challenges contemplated. She stated the proposed budget was balanced without placing County employees at risk or reducing vital services.
Chairwoman Edmonson recommended that the position of Chief Bay Officer be placed directly under the jurisdiction of the Mayor to expedite whatever actions needed to be taken.
Chairwoman Edmonson stated the County had experienced a financial crisis in the past during her tenure in the County Commission, but none as uncertain as the current crisis. She stated that she believed the County and its residents were resilient. She stated the residents� needs were heard; and the County Administration would diligently balance how to approach each of the needs and concerns expressed. She noted that she was aware the Board and County Administration had attempted to address the needs of the County to the best of their abilities; however, there was always room for improvement and change. She pointed out the priorities of the County had not changed but had shifted to accommodate a new norm.
Chairwoman Edmonson commended Mayor Gimenez and his management team for making Miami-Dade County a premier place to live, visit, and work. She expressed special thanks and gratitude to all frontline workers throughout the County.
Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan congratulated Mayor Gimenez and Deputy Mayor Moon on their collaboration with the proposed budget and previous budgets. She advised it had been a pleasure working on the Board with all of her colleagues.
Commissioner Dennis C. Moss congratulated Mayor Gimenez and his management team, noting it had been a great experience working with them.
Mayor Gimenez made a closing statement and echoed Commissioners Jordan�s and Moss�s statements regarding the extraordinary work and professionalism of County staff, and that it had been an honor for him to serve as the Mayor.
Upon conclusion of the foregoing discussion, the members of the Board proceeded to take a roll call vote on the ordinances relating to the proposed budget.
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ITEM A
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201749
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Ordinance
 Clerk's Official Copy
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND OPERATING PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 20-89
Mover: Sally A. Heyman
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Moss
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REPORT:
Successor County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read into the record the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer Moon announced the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Countywide operating millage rate to be levied was 4.6669 mills, which was 3.5 percent above the state-defined roll-back rate of 4.5091 mills. The proposed operating millage rate would generate revenue to support services contained in the proposed budget such as enhanced law enforcement, increased maintenance of effort funding for the Public Health Trust (PHT), and the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW).
There being no comments or objections, the members of the Board proceeded to take a roll call vote to adopt the foregoing ordinance as presented.
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9/3/2020
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM B
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201750
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR COUNTYWIDE BONDED DEBT SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 20-90
Mover: Sally A. Heyman
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Successor County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read into the record the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer Moon announced the total proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 countywide debt service millage rate to be levied was 0.478 mills with 0.3842 mills for the Countywide debt service including the Building Better Communities Bond Program (BBCBP) and 0.0938 mills for the Public Health Trust (PHT) Jackson Miracle Bond Program.
There being no comments or objections, the members of the Board proceeded to take a roll call vote to adopt the foregoing ordinance as presented.
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9/3/2020
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM C
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201751
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN THE TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF INTEREST EARNED TO THE GENERAL FUND; RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES; AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZING SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS BY RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 (A) PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-1799(F)1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (�CODE�) RELATED TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNALLOCATED CARRYOVER FUNDING IN THE COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND BUDGET, AND (B) PROVISIONS OF THE CODE AND RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING EXECUTION OF COUNTY AFFIDAVITS FOR NON-PROFITS RECEIVING CERTAIN COUNTY FUNDING; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS, AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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REPORT:
See related Agenda Item C Amended, Legislative File Number 202476, for the amended version.
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9/3/2020
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM C AMENDED
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202476
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Ordinance
Clerk's Official Copy
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ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN THE TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF INTEREST EARNED TO THE GENERAL FUND; RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES; AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZING SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS BY RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 (A) PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-1799(F)1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (�CODE�) RELATED TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNALLOCATED CARRYOVER FUNDING IN THE COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND BUDGET, AND (B) PROVISIONS OF THE CODE AND RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING EXECUTION OF COUNTY AFFIDAVITS FOR NON-PROFITS RECEIVING CERTAIN COUNTY FUNDING; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS, AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 201751](Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted as amended
Ordinance 20-91
Mover: Rebeca Sosa
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 11 - 2
No: Suarez , Martinez
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REPORT:
Successor County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read into the record the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance.
Pursuant to Commissioner Martinez's request, the foregoing proposed ordinance was amended to bifurcate the community-based organizations (CBOs) and take a separate roll call vote on the funding recommendations for the CBO�s.
Commissioner Martinez recused himself from voting on the CBO portion of this ordinance and read a statement into the record announcing his conflict of interest.
It was moved by Vice Chairwoman Sosa that the Board adopt the community-based organizations (CBOs) portion of the foregoing ordinance, as presented. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Heyman; and upon being put to a vote, the motion passed by a roll call vote of 12-0 (Commissioners Martinez was absent).
Upon conclusion of the foregoing discussion, the members of the Board proceeded to take a roll call vote to adopt the remaining balance of the foregoing ordinance as amended.
It was moved by Vice Chairwoman Sosa that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the remaining balance of the foregoing proposed ordinance. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Heyman; and upon being put to a vote, the motion passed by a roll call vote of 11-2 (Commissioners Martinez and Suarez voted no).
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ITEM D
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201752
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA OPERATING PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 20-92
Mover: Joe A. Martinez
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Successor County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read into the record the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer Moon announced the total proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA) operating millage rate to be levied was 1.9283 mills, which was 5.41 percent above the state-defined roll-back rate of 1.8293 mills. The proposed operating millage rate would generate revenue to support the services contained in the proposed budget including enhanced police law enforcement.
There being no comments or objections, the members of the Board proceeded to take a roll call vote to adopt the foregoing ordinance as presented.
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9/3/2020
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM E
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201753
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ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA FUND BUDGET FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN THE TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF INTEREST EARNED TO THE GENERAL FUND; RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES; AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZING SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS BY RESOLUTION; RECOGNIZING AND CONTINUING THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 (A) PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-1799(F)1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (�CODE�) RELATED TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNALLOCATED CARRYOVER FUNDING IN THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES AREA GENERAL FUND BUDGET, AND (B) PROVISIONS OF THE CODE AND RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING EXECUTION OF COUNTY AFFIDAVITS FOR NON-PROFITS RECEIVING CERTAIN COUNTY FUNDING; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS, AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 20-93
Mover: Sen. Javier D. Souto
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 10 - 3
No: Monestime , Suarez , Martinez
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REPORT:
Successor County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read into the record the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance.
There being no comments or objections, the members of the Board proceeded to take a roll call vote to adopt the foregoing ordinance as presented.
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9/3/2020
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM F
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201754
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR MIAMI-DADE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT OPERATING PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; RECOGNIZING AND CONTINUING THE MIAMI-DADE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 20-94
Mover: Joe A. Martinez
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Successor County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read into the record the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer Moon announced the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Service District operating millage rate to be levied was 2.4207 mills, which was 4.27 percent above the state-defined roll-back rate of 2.3215 mills. The proposed operating millage rate would generate revenue to support the services contained in the proposed budget including an additional fire rescue unit.
There being no comments or objections, the members of the Board proceeded to take a roll call vote to adopt the foregoing ordinance as presented.
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9/3/2020
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM G
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201755
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR MIAMI-DADE LIBRARY SYSTEM OPERATING PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; RECOGNIZING AND CONTINUING THE MIAMI-DADE LIBRARY SYSTEM; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 20-95
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Successor County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read into the record the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer Moon announced the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Miami-Dade Library System operating millage rate to be levied was 0.284 mills, which was 3.95 percent above the state-defined roll-back rate of 0.2732 mills. The proposed operating millage rate would generate revenue to support the services contained in the proposed budget including the extension of library hours and increased funding for books and materials.
There being no comments or objections, the members of the Board proceeded to take a roll call vote to adopt the foregoing ordinance as presented.
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9/3/2020
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM H
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201757
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING PROPRIETARY BUDGETS, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BUDGETS, AND OTHER BUDGETS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES; AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT; APPROVING REVISED FEES, CHARGES, AND IMPLEMENTING ORDERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZING SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS BY RESOLUTION; APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 PAY PLAN; AUTHORIZING ALLOCATIONS AND REALLOCATIONS OF BOND PROCEEDS AND INTEREST EARNINGS; AUTHORIZING MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE BOND ISSUE RESERVES; ESTABLISHING SUCH FUNDS AS MAY BE APPROVED DURING FISCAL YEAR AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR EXPENDITURE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF LOCAL BUSINESS TAX SURCHARGE TO BEACON COUNCIL; APPROPRIATING GRANT, DONATION, AND CONTRIBUTION FUNDS; AUTHORIZING MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; CONTINUING MUNICIPAL SERVICES FUND; AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT FROM THE ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS (�EEL�) ACQUISITION TRUST FUND TO SUPPLEMENT THE EEL LAND MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND TO MAINTAIN THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 24-50.5 (2)(B)(I) OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (�CODE�); WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21, (A) PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-1799(F)1 OF THE CODE RELATED TO DISPOSITION OF UNALLOCATED CARRYOVER FUNDING IN COUNTYWIDE AND UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES AREA GENERAL FUND BUDGETS, (B) SECTION 29-7(G) OF THE CODE RELATED TO ALLOCATION OF DOCUMENTARY SURTAX FUNDS, AND (C) RESOLUTION NO. R-924-08 RELATING TO TRANSIT FARES, FEES, AND CHARGES; WAIVING FARES FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF FY 2020-21 FOR METROBUS AND METRORAIL SERVICES; AUTHORIZING ANY SUBSEQUENT WAIVERS OF FARES FOR METROBUS OR METRORAIL SERVICES BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF THE CODE AND RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING EXECUTION OF COUNTY AFFIDAVITS FOR NON-PROFITS RECEIVING CERTAIN COUNTY FUNDING; AUTHORIZING THE TERMINATION OF FINANCIAL INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS AND ALLOWING REINVESTMENT OF TERMINATION PROCEEDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY INVESTMENT POLICY; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS, AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 20-96
Mover: Sally A. Heyman
Seconder: Audrey M. Edmonson
Vote: 8 - 5
No: Suarez , Souto , Martinez , Diaz , Bovo, Jr.
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REPORT:
Successor County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read into the record the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance.
Commissioner Martinez requested the Board take a separate vote on the funding allocation recommendations for community-based organizations due to a conflict of interest with the Epilepsy Foundation since he served as a director for that organization.
It was moved by Vice Chairwoman Sosa that the Board of County Commissioners approve the recommendations for the community-based organizations as presented at today�s (09/17) Board meeting. This motion was seconded by Chairwoman Edmonson; and upon being put to a vote, the motion passed by a roll call vote of 12-0 (Commissioner Martinez was absent).
It was moved by Commissioner Heyman that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the remaining ordinance as presented. This motion was seconded by Chairwoman Edmonson; and upon being put to a vote, the motion passed by a roll call vote of 8-5 (Commissioners Bovo, Diaz, Martinez, Souto, and Suarez voted no).
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9/3/2020
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT:
There being no further business to come before the Board of County Commissioners, by motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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